Miami Car Shipping — Auto Transport To & From Miami, FL

$850–$1,350. The most popular East Coast snowbird corridor. Peak Oct–Jan drives elevated rates.

$900–$1,400. Midwest-to-Florida snowbird run.

$1,050–$1,600. West Coast to South Florida.

$800–$1,200. OH-to-FL is one of the highest-volume snowbird routes in the country.

$850–$1,300. Great Lakes to South Florida — peak September through November northbound.

Add 30–40% to open rates. Popular for Miami's high concentration of luxury and exotic vehicles.

Downtown Miami, Brickell, Wynwood, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables.

Miami Beach, South Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles Beach.

Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Opa-locka, North Miami, Aventura.

Homestead, Kendall, Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay.

Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Hollywood — all served as part of the greater South Florida market.

Miami's combination of luxury vehicle ownership and year-round humidity makes enclosed transport especially popular for high-value vehicles. Salt air from the coast can also be a minor consideration for open-carrier transport on ocean-side pickups.

If your vehicle is a standard daily driver, open transport is the cost-efficient, fully protected choice. If it's a collectible, a luxury brand, or has specific sensitivity to weather or debris, enclosed is worth the premium. The ShipMyCar US quote form lets you compare both options instantly — enter your Miami pickup details and see open and enclosed prices side by side before committing.

Every carrier in the ShipMyCar US network is required to maintain active cargo insurance as a condition of working with us. This policy covers your vehicle against transport-related damage — collision damage during transit, damage during loading and unloading, and in the case of enclosed carriers, weather-related damage. Carrier liability limits typically range from $100,000 to $250,000 per load, which covers the value of virtually all standard and luxury vehicles.

The Bill of Lading (BOL) is the legal record of your vehicle's condition at the start and end of transport. At pickup in Miami, you and the driver jointly document every existing scratch, dent, chip, and imperfection. At delivery, the same inspection happens. Any new damage that was not on the pre-transport BOL is the carrier's legal liability. Never sign a blank or incomplete BOL — and never accept delivery without completing the inspection.

Personal belongings left inside the vehicle, mechanical failures that pre-existed transport, aesthetic damage below the policy deductible, and vehicles that were misrepresented as running when they are non-running. This is why we strongly advise removing all personal items before pickup.

If you discover transport damage at delivery in Miami, document it immediately on the BOL before signing, photograph all damage thoroughly, and contact ShipMyCar US the same day. We coordinate with the carrier's insurance company and advocate on your behalf throughout the process.

Your existing personal auto policy may provide supplemental coverage during transport. Review the comprehensive section of your policy or call your insurance agent before booking — some personal auto policies extend coverage to transport scenarios, providing an additional layer of protection alongside carrier cargo insurance.

Wash your car 24–48 hours before scheduled pickup to establish a clean, photographable baseline for the condition inspection. After washing, photograph all four sides, the roof, both bumpers, the door jambs, and any pre-existing damage areas. Date-stamp every photo. These images are your primary evidence in any dispute about pre-existing conditions versus transport damage.

Carrier insurance does not cover personal items left in the vehicle during transport. Clear everything from the cabin, trunk, glove box, center console, and door pockets — electronics, documents, car seats, dash cams, chargers, clothing, and any valuables. Even small loose items can shift during transport and scratch interior surfaces.

Keep your tank at or below one-quarter full (roughly 2 gallons). This reduces load weight on multi-car haulers and is standard protocol for auto transport. Do not fill up before pickup.

Ensure your battery is fully charged and all four tires are properly inflated to manufacturer specifications. Your vehicle must drive onto and off the carrier under its own power. A dead battery or flat tire at the pickup location in Miami causes delays for you and the entire carrier load.

Deactivate any aftermarket alarm system (non-OEM) before the driver arrives. A tripped alarm that cannot be silenced while on a carrier is a significant problem for the driver and the other vehicles on the load.

Pull in power antennas. Remove or securely stow roof racks, bike racks, ski boxes, and any accessories that extend beyond normal vehicle dimensions. Multi-level open carriers have limited clearance between vehicle levels.

If your car has an unusual starting procedure, a sticking gear selector, or any special operating instructions, write them clearly and hand the note to your driver at pickup. The driver needs to safely operate your vehicle for loading and unloading.